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| King Edward VII. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, June 25, 1902.
KING EDWARD.
His Physicians Unable to Offer Any Encouragement.
THE ROYAL FAMILY INFORMED.
Passed a Comfortable Morning—Sir Francis Laking Refuses to Give up Hope—General Public Unconscious of the King's Serious Condition—Crowds Outside the Palace Gates—The Evening Bulletin.
London, June 25.—King Edward survived the night, much to the relief of the people, and this fact has given them a glimmer of hope.
The king's physicians at 10 o'clock this morning issued this bulletin from Buckingham palace after an examination of the royal patient and a consultation:
''His Majesty was very restless and without sleep during the early part of the night, but obtained some sleep after 1 a. m. No untoward symptom has presented itself and, considering all the circumstances, his Majesty may be said to be progressing satisfactorily. (Signed) Lister, Treves, Laking, Smith, Barlow."
After issuing the foregoing bulletin the doctors again went into consultation.
It was unofficially announced at noon that the king was progressing favorably. He was then awake and suffering no pain.
King's Life Hangs by a Thread.
Your correspondent learns on the same high authority quoted yesterday, and whose reliability is without question, that the king's physicians are unable to offer any encouragement. The king's life hangs by a thread and the only chance for his recovery is that a miracle will take place.
The tubes described in the accounts of the operation are not for drainage, your correspondent's authority states, but to replace a section of the bowel which was removed bodily. Nobody is able to live long with tubes so placed, and the only hope is another operation to remove the tubes, draw the bowels together and sew them up. The chances of such an operation being successful are so slight that they are barely worth considering.
The royal family has been informed of the real state of the case and that the possibility of the king's recovery is most remote, though he may live for days and perhaps a fortnight. The first day being past, the third day, tomorrow, is the one generally apprehended.
Nitro-glycerine is being used to maintain his Majesty's vitality. Arrangements are being made for the final announcement.
Afternoon Bulletin.
The official bulletin issued at 2 o'clock this afternoon reads:
"The king has passed a comfortable morning. His condition is so far satisfactory. (Signed) Treves, Laking, Barlow."
Princess Christian called at the palace at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
By the king's special desire the coronation honors will be published tomorrow as arranged.
Features of the Situation.
One of the saddest features of the situation is the unconsciousness of the general public of the seriousness of the king's condition. They read the word "satisfactory" in the bulletins and do not notice the ominous qualifying clauses which follow.
The officials, though themselves despairing, feel that it would be disloyal to impress anything but hope. The editors, while busy preparing special additions, preparatory to announcing the worst, publish only the most conservative statements.
Few people in London realize that they are at present in one of the most dramatic moments of history. Their king is dying in his festal capital; the sands of life are running low as the hour at which it was expected he would be crowned approaches.
The queen remains constantly at her husband's bedside, devotedly nursing him.
Among the king's physicians, Sir Francis Laking alone refuses to despair.
The story that his Majesty may be crowned in his bed is without foundation. Nothing of the sort is contemplated. His Majesty maintains his courage, though he is largely under the influence of drugs, and often barely conscious.
The evident sorrow of the attendants and servants is most touching. In whispered tones they constantly ask for his Majesty's condition.
The crowds outside the gates of the palace increased as the afternoon wore on. When the 10 o'clock bulletin was issued the words "so far" seemed to increase the apprehension of all.
Evening Bulletin.
The official bulletin issued from Buckingham palace at 6 p. m. says "his Majesty passed fairly comfortable day, his general strength well maintained and there are no symptoms causing special anxiety."
Did Not Remove Appendix.
London, June 25.—Rumors are afloat this morning that although the necessity of surgery in his majesty's case was obvious the actual operation was misdirected. The symptoms of great pain and high temperature pointed to appendicitis, but when the appendix was revealed it proved to be healthy and the unexpected existence of a large abscess in the coecum was discovered.
Whether or not there is any foundation for these rumors the bulletins have seemed to indicate that the surgeons were satisfied in the first instance with the evacuation of the abscess and that they made no attempt to remove the appendix or other structures which might contain the germs of future danger, probably preferring to defer such operation for a radical cure to some future period.
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| William J. Bryan. |
FUSION CONVENTIONS.
Democrats and Populists Meet at Grand Island, Neb.
ARE DEADLOCKED ON GOVERNOR.
Equal Division of Offices Agreed Upon. William J. Bryan on the Ground. Resolutions Endorse Kansas City Platform—Against Corporations and Unequal Taxation.
Grand Island, Neb., June 25.—The Democrats and Populists state convention met here yesterday, the former opening at 2 o'clock and the latter an hour later. At midnight the two conventions were in deadlock over the nomination for governor. The Democrats are contesting for Constantine Smyth, former attorney general, and the Populists tenaciously cling to Matthew Harrington.
Notwithstanding the deadlock, however, the sentiment appears almost universal that fusion on the entire ticket will be brought about before night. Both conventions early agreed to the report of the conference committee recommending an equal division of offices, the party losing the governor to have their first choice of the remaining offices.
William J. Bryan had been on the ground all day.
The issues in the state campaign will be against railroads, corporations and taxation, but the resolutions indorse the Kansas City platform and are plain on national issues.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Sweet Sorrow of Parting.
A question of more or less vital importance was raised by the reported order of the officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad company prohibiting outward expressions of the sweet sorrow of parting at its Jersey City terminal. Though it appears that the original order was subsequently somewhat modified, permitting quiet and unobstructive osculation, it is apparent that this great railroad corporation has begun an active campaign against that form of farewell caress which partakes of the nature of a continuous performance.
The general enforcement by the railroads of the country of such an order as that apparently contemplated by the Pennsylvania Railroad company would necessitate a kind of station stoicism that would turn sweethearts into Spartans and rob railway depots of one of the chief charms they now have for a good many people, though it might greatly facilitate the movement of passenger traffic. The unsentimental officials have estimated the exact amount of time that is consumed in farewell caresses, and of course, from the railroad point of view, time thus spent is wasted.
One can readily imagine that some men would have the hard heartedness to find genuine relief in the general adoption of the proposed Jersey City order, while the Romeo and Juliets who would say "Goodby until tomorrow" might be disposed to renounce railway traveling altogether rather than forego the privilege of indulging in fond and prolonged farewells. To some the order may seem cruel and heartless, arbitrarily interfering with the inalienable osculatory rights of young and ardent souls, though the unfeeling public as a whole, not wishing to be restrained in its mad rush to get somewhere, will doubtless be disposed to smile upon a decree that clears the way of clinging human obstructions.
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| Ferdinand E. Smith. |
CENTRAL SCHOOL
Commencement Exercises at the Opera House.
THE CLASS NUMBERS NINETEEN.
There Was a Large Attendance—Opera House Decorated with Class Colors—Music by Darby's Orchestra—The Program—Supt. F. E. Smith Presents Diplomas.
The commencement exercises of the [Cortland] Central school, which were held last evening at the Opera House, were very largely attended and of a very interesting nature. It was the great occasion for the nineteen young men and women who received diplomas, and parents and friends assembled to give them encouragement. The whole corps of teachers of the city schools, together with the board of education occupied seats upon the rostrum.
The Opera House was tastily decorated with the class colors, lavender and white. The boxes were draped in large folds of this, and at the right, along the seats occupied by the graduates, were large coils of the colors. The lavender and white was also seen on the platform. Darby's orchestra furnished excellent music. The program of the evening follows:
The list of graduates is as follows:
Cola May Alling, Florence Keator Brown, Marjorie Mary Collier, Cora Ballard Edgcomb, Mary Anna Fennell, Nettie Mae Kelley, Addie Whitfield Rynders, Sarah Emily Sherwood, Bessie Cameron Watson, A. Marlea Wells, Harold Chevalier Crombie, Frank Higgins Leech, Frank John Mullen, Earl Robert Maas, Harold White Nichols, Daniel Henry Sanders, John Seager Sheear, Edward Almerian Stevens, Arthur J. Twentyman.
Class motto—Finis Coronat Opus.
The class officers are:
President—Florence K. Brown.
Vice-President—Arthur J. Twentyman.
Secretary—Frank J . Mullen.
Treasurer—Cola M. Alling.
Prophet—Earl R. Maas.
Historian—A. Marlea Wells.
Poet—Sarah E. Sherwood.
Will—Arthur J. Twentyman.
Each of the young people who appeared upon the rostrum acquitted himself very well indeed and handled the subject assigned him in a logical manner. The violin solo by Miss Rynders, accompanied on the piano by Miss Mabel Rynders, was exceptionally good.
At the close of the program the members of the class took their places upon the rostrum and were addressed by Superintendent Smith who in a few well chosen words pointed out to them the opportunities that are before them. He besought them to live worthy of citizenship in their free and beloved country and in the sight of their God. He then, in behalf of the school board, presented to each a diploma, and the very impressive exercises of the graduating class of 1902 were concluded.
Presented with a Badge.
Mr. Frank J. Donegan has been presented with a beautiful Red Men's badge by the members of the Cortland orchestra, made up of Messrs. J. Emmet Kane, director, violin; Harry French, piano; George C. Murphy, clarinet; Norton N. Adams, cornet, and Charles Maas, trombone. The badge is given as an appreciation of many favors Mr. Donegan has shown the orchestra, and for which he would accept no pay. The badge has engraved upon it the emblem of the order of Red Men, the eagle, and the inscription, "Frank J. Donegan, compliments of the Cortland orchestra." The badge is very highly prized by Mr. Donegan.
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| Daniel S. Lamont. |
D. S. LAMONT FOR GOVERNOR.
Ex-President Cleveland Urges Him as a Candidate.
It is the understanding that ex-President Cleveland's principal purpose in attending the opening of the Tilden club in this city last Thursday was to advance the gubernatorial prospects of ex-Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont, who is now in Labrador.
Before coming to town Mr. Cleveland summoned Borough President Jacob A. Cantor to Princeton and, it is said, sought his opinion of Daniel S. Lamont as a candidate for governor. Mr. Cantor, talking over the phone from Long Branch with a New York Times reporter yesterday, admitted that he visited Princeton last Monday at Mr. Cleveland's request. He would neither admit nor deny, however, that Mr. Lamont and the governorship were discussed.
It is known that at the Tilden club meeting on Thursday Mr. Cleveland told several gentlemen, including ex-Senator Hill, that be believed all factions could unite on Mr. Lamont and that he would get the support of many Democrats who had not voted the ticket in several years. Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Hill believe that Democratic success in this state this year means Democratic victory in the country in 1904. Mr. Cleveland has promised Mr. Hill that he will take the stump in this state this year. It is also considered possible that the ex-president will be one of the speakers at the Fourth of July pow-wow in Tammany Hall. If he does not speak, he will send a letter expressing his sentiments and urging harmony and unity.
It was an open secret about the Hoffman House the latter part of last week that ex-Senator Hill has been sounding Democrats from all parts of the state on the proposition of nominating Mr. Lamont for governor. While he did not commit himself, Mr. Hill is reported as considering the Lamont nomination a matter worthy of a good deal of consideration.
One of the members of the Democratic state committee said yesterday that he had told Mr. Hill, when interrogated, that be considered Mr. Lamont a very strong man, especially up the state. But he also told Mr. Hill that without a better organization than now exists, it was hopeless to expect to beat the Republicans, who he declared had a perfect organization in every district.
"I told Mr. Hill," he remarked, "that in my county even the judges do electioneering. I know for a fact that to every office holder, from judges down, is given a list of about twenty voters, with instructions that each of the twenty must deposit his ballot before the person designated to get their votes out can himself exercise the right of franchise. The scheme works well, too."
It is understood that before leaving New York for their respective homes in Steuben, Oswego, and Erie counties Chairman Frank Campbell, Recorder Charles N. Bulger, and National Committeeman Norman E. Mack were charged to get the views of their neighbors on the Lamont proposition. Democrats from other parts of the state received similar instructions.
It leaked out yesterday that as long ago as last March ex-Gov. Hill had the Lamont idea in his mind, but he expressly charged those with whom he conversed concerning it to treat the matter confidentially.
Chairman Frank Campbell of the state committee thinks there may be something in the talk that Mr. Cleveland is not averse to being a candidate for the presidency in 1904. At the same time Mr. Campbell favors Mr. Hill for president.—New York Times.
Bicycle Missing.
Mr. J. D. Gutchess of Bingham & Miller's clothing store [in Cortland] left his wheel standing in front of the store for a few minutes last evening and when he went to get it again it was not to be found, nor has he seen the bicycle since that time.
BREVETIES.
—A regular meeting of the L. C. B. A. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
—A regular meeting of the L. O. T. M. will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—The twelfth annual reception of the literary societies of the Normal school will be held at the Normal building this evening.
—The M. W. A. will meet Wednesday evening, June 25. There are several candidates to initiate. Dist. Deputy Burchell will visit the camp.
—New display advertisements today are—C. F. Brown, Black Death bug poison, page 6; F. C. Brogden, Pure Paris green, page 6; Cortland Fish & Oyster Co., Fresh fish, page 7.
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